Constantius again paused for a moment, to allow the expected applause and shouts of acclamation to rise from the crowd.

He pushed through the doorway as applause rose within.

There was a collective gasp, then spontaneous applause as she rose to her feet and regained her composure.

Long applause rose from the roughly 50 people in the pews.

Cheers and applause were rising, evidence of the general hunger for an end to war.

"Happy New Year, George," she said, while applause rose around her.

Mr. Clinton stood silent as the applause rose from the crowd.

After a moment, applause and cheers also rose from the Six Duchies folk.

As each came off, the applause rose again as the actor's head nodded forward in the closest it could come to a bow.

The applause rises as she heads over to shake Ms. Casey's hand, and the new owner thanks her profusely.